A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create ideal conditions for rapid spread of wildfires.

HIGH FIRE THREAT WILL PEAK IN THE AFTERNOON HOURS... * WIND...East wind 15 to 25 mph, especially over higher terrain. * HUMIDITY...Down to 50 to 60 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Peak fire threat is in the afternoon hours and higher terrain. Fire weather conditions will ease after sunset due to decreasing winds and higher humidity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Terrain forcing of winds and occasional gusts could make fire fighting drastically harder. Model guidance suggest that the winds will fall below the wind threshold near the end of the week.